ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ACO-X - CA0467894006 - Common Stock
53.56 CAD
+0.28 (+0.53%)
ACO-X gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. ACO-X has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ACO-X has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ACO-X was profitable.
ACO-X had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ACO-X has always been profitable.
ACO-X had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ACO-X has a Return On Assets of 1.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACO-X outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
ACO-X has a Return On Equity of 9.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACO-X outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
ACO-X has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.73%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ACO-X underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACO-X is in line with the industry average of 3.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 9.08% | ||
| ROIC | 3.73% |
ROA(3y)1.62%
ROA(5y)1.41%
ROE(3y)9.17%
ROE(5y)7.94%
ROIC(3y)3.92%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
1.3 Margins
ACO-X has a Profit Margin (8.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACO-X has declined.
The Operating Margin of ACO-X (24.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ACO-X has declined.
ACO-X has a Gross Margin of 74.90%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACO-X outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
ACO-X's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.38% | ||
| GM | 74.9% |
OM growth 3Y2.6%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y14.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ACO-X has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
ACO-X has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ACO-X has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
ACO-X has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.77, we must say that ACO-X is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ACO-X has a better Altman-Z score (0.77) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
ACO-X has a debt to FCF ratio of 27.90. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ACO-X would need 27.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 27.90, ACO-X belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.64 is on the high side and indicates that ACO-X has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.64, ACO-X is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC5.02%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.81 indicates that ACO-X should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ACO-X (1.81) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.66 indicates that ACO-X should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.66, ACO-X belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ACO-X shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.19%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.10% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.75% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.19%
EPS 3Y8.59%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%13.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.75%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y0.98%
Sales Q2Q%6.09%
3.2 Future
ACO-X is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.04% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5%
Revenue Next 2Y-1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.80, which indicates a very decent valuation of ACO-X.
ACO-X's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACO-X to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.28), we can say ACO-X is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.29, which indicates a very decent valuation of ACO-X.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACO-X indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ACO-X is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ACO-X is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACO-X is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ACO-X's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACO-X is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ACO-X's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.93
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%, ACO-X has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.54, ACO-X's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 90.48% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than ACO-X!
ACO-X's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ACO-X has a limited annual growth rate of 3.93%.
ACO-X has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ACO-X has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.93%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
ACO-X pays out 52.20% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
ACO-X's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP52.2%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.04%
TSX:ACO-X (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
53.56
+0.28 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.00B
Revenue(TTM)5.14B
Net Income(TTM)431.00M
Analysts78.57
Price Target59.5 (11.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
Yearly Dividend1.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.93%
DP52.2%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.78%
Max EPS beat(2)8.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.78%
Max EPS beat(4)8.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.37%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.66%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.06%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-11.91%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-10.29%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.26%
PT rev (1m)3.64%
PT rev (3m)4.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.29 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.46 | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.21 |
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY8.48%
EPS(NY)4.74
Fwd EY8.85%
FCF(TTM)4.14
FCFY7.73%
OCF(TTM)21.76
OCFY40.62%
SpS45.88
BVpS42.35
TBVpS30.16
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.93
Graham Number65.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 9.08% | ||
| ROCE | 4.79% | ||
| ROIC | 3.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.15% | ||
| OM | 24.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.38% | ||
| GM | 74.9% | ||
| FCFM | 9.02% |
ROA(3y)1.62%
ROA(5y)1.41%
ROE(3y)9.17%
ROE(5y)7.94%
ROIC(3y)3.92%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
ROICexc(3y)4.06%
ROICexc(5y)3.97%
ROICexgc(3y)4.27%
ROICexgc(5y)4.16%
ROCE(3y)5.04%
ROCE(5y)4.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.55%
OM growth 3Y2.6%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y14.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 234.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 38.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 115.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 107.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
F-Score7
WACC5.02%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)212.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)195.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.75%
Profit Quality(3y)134.57%
Profit Quality(5y)187.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.19%
EPS 3Y8.59%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%13.58%
EPS Next Y9.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.75%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y0.98%
Sales Q2Q%6.09%
Revenue Next Year-5%
Revenue Next 2Y-1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.67%
EBIT growth 3Y7.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.22%
EBIT Next Year409.03%
EBIT Next 3Y77.89%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.09%
FCF growth 3Y-8.79%
FCF growth 5Y2.94%
OCF growth 1Y16.42%
OCF growth 3Y5.63%
OCF growth 5Y7.34%
ATCO LTD -CLASS I / ACO-X.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ACO-X.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) stock?
ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of ATCO LTD -CLASS I based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) is 11.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.26.
How financially healthy is ATCO LTD -CLASS I?
The financial health rating of ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) is 5 / 10.